CNS - SFO

$745 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,180
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/9Sat 19/9
CNS - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$745
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/11
CNS - SFO • 3 stops
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Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cairns and San Francisco. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,418 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco (CNS-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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12:40 - 13:40-
18h 00m
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23:10 - 11:40-
19h 30m
$1,180Fiji Airways
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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12:40 - 13:40-
18h 00m
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23:10 - 11:40-
19h 30m
$1,187Fiji Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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19:10 - 13:40-
35h 30m
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23:25 - 20:15-
27h 50m
$1,322Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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15:45 - 21:16-
22h 31m
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13:45 - 10:35-
27h 50m
$1,345Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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15:45 - 21:39-
22h 54m
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16:07 - 10:35-
25h 28m
$1,352Qantas Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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14:40 - 16:45-
19h 05m
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16:07 - 10:35-
25h 28m
$1,354Qantas Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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13:55 - 22:55-
26h 00m
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13:45 - 10:35-
27h 50m
$1,358Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
14:40 - 16:45-
19h 05m
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21:30 - 11:55-
21h 25m
$1,362Qantas Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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13:55 - 21:16-
24h 21m
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16:12 - 12:55-
27h 43m
$1,389American Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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11:20 - 21:16-
26h 56m
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13:27 - 10:35-
28h 08m
$1,393Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

The cheapest return price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to San Francisco were found on Fiji Airways ($1,180) and Qantas Airways ($1,352).

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Cheapest flight

$745
Flight from Cairns to San Francisco

When to book flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to San Francisco

  • Where can I park a car at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport has three car parks – one in Terminal 1 for international departures and two in Terminal 2 for domestic travellers. The car parks are only about a 2min walk from the terminal building. Depending on your needs, you can book a suitable parking option. Passengers can park at the airport for a minimum of three days. For shorter durations, be sure to consult a representative at the car park. You can book in advance to scoop available discounts.

  • How can I fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

    No direct flights are found; there are only connecting flights from Cairns to San Francisco. However, there are airlines offering one-stop flights, such as the Qantas and Air New Zealand flight from Cairns to San Francisco, both with common layovers happening at Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco was $745 for a one-way ticket and $1,180 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to San Francisco

  • San Francisco has three major international airports. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a convenient airport to use if you're trying to get to San Francisco, and it's also well located for easy access to other parts of The Bay.
  • For easy Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) access to the city, Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport are convenient. They are both under 15 miles (25 km) from downtown San Francisco, so they are about the same in regards to the cost of an Uber or Lyft. San Francisco International Airport has more options for international flights; thus, that will likely be your only option.
  • A good airport to use if you aren't going to San Francisco but rather to the South Bay is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), if you can get a flight there. If you are visiting Oakland, Berkeley or anywhere in the East Bay, Oakland Airport is much more convenient if flights are available.

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